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- Your HS Student May Not Be Ready For College - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Before parents decide to send their High School graduates off to college, they should carefully consider their student’s chances for college success. As they told me during my own freshman orientation, “Look to the right! Look to the left! One of those two students won’t be here for ...
Views: 2368 - Great References Must Be Cultivated - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Great References Must Be Cultivated by Bob Roth The “College & Career Success” Coach There is an important aspect of the senior year job search that most college students fail to appreciate, undervalue and sometimes ignore. Many students don’t seem to understand that the best employers ...
Views: 1215(2 votes) - The Importance Of Parental Encouragement and Support - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"As high school students contemplate college and attempt to navigate the challenges of high school life, parents must be clear about their role. The primary role of a high school parent is to consistently offer loving encouragement, support and guidance. “My father and mother stand behind ...
Views: 7947 - Have You Stubbed Your Toe Today? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"There is one secret to success that every college student should take to heart. Nothing gets done when you do nothing. You must take action and move in one direction or another, if you are to accomplish your goals. Unfortunately, many talented students are afraid to step off the curb. They ...
Views: 1401 - In Tough Times, College Students Must Cut Expenses - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"For far too long, college students have spent money that doesn’t have to be spent. Now, with the economy faltering and the cost of college at an all time high, more students are dropping out of college for financial reasons. Other students are leaving college with huge debts and a twinge of ...
Views: 1912 - You Can Find A Good Job In A Bad Economy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Employers are always on the lookout for college students who stand out in some way. However, when times are tough, college students should consider some additional ways to make themselves more visible and attractive to prospective employers. When fewer employers have jobs to offer, good ...
Views: 1319 - Accomplishments Lead To Great Jobs - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"As students move through college and into the world of work, they will be judged on their accomplishments. Therefore, every student who purposely builds a list of meaningful accomplishments will greatly increase their chances of achieving their goals. Employers and Graduate Schools expect to ...
Views: 1470 - The Ugly Side Of College Life - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"There is an ugly side of college life that is not always clear to students, a side that all parents should discuss with children who are in college or about to enter college. Unfortunately, there is an amazing number of deceptive and harmful people out there who will try to take advantage of ...
Views: 1705 - College Students Must Compete For The Best Jobs - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"If you are attending college to make a better future for yourself, there is a question that you must answer. Do you know how to compete for the best jobs? Well, let me give you a better idea of what is needed. Since recruiters and employers only know what you give them, you must work very ...
Views: 1304 - College Students Should Go After The Jobs That They Want - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Most college students gradually become more clear about their direction and goals, as they move from one year of college to the next. Therefore, once you figure out what you want to do after college, you should go after the job that you want. Don’t assume that employers will find you. They ...
Views: 1199 - A Conversation With Your Professor - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"A Conversation With Your Professor by Bob Roth The “College & Career Success” Coach In order for college students to maximize their performance in the classroom, wise students take the time to learn about each professor. They know that each instructor has his/her own classroom ...
Views: 979 - Why Are You Going To College? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"While in high school, most students begin to select a general career direction. Some make careful choices, while others leave things to chance. Either way, the process usually begins there. When college is in the offing, those young adults will attend college for a wide variety reasons. ...
Views: 1171 - Suggestions For First Year College Students - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"After your parents have dropped you off at college and have headed back home, you may experience a slight shutter of apprehension. However, you will get off on the right foot and feel more comfortable with this new and important experience, if you pay close attention to and act on the eight ...
Views: 1329 - To Land A Great Job, Students Need A Four-Year Plan - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Every college student needs a four-year plan that can lead to a great job. Since nobody wants to spend four years in college only to end up in a dead end job, wise students write out, and periodically update, a comprehensive plan that reveals the steps that will lead their goals. Here is a ...
Views: 827 - Colleges And Employers Don’t Value Your Texting Skills - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Symbols, Abbreviations and Emoticons have gradually crept into the daily communication used by teenagers and young adults throughout the United States and beyond. Texting is now a necessary skill for every young person with a cell phone or a computer. Teenagers regularly depend on this ...
Views: 1137 - The “Practical” Meaning Of College Success - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"With the cost of a college education at an all-time high, most students will graduate from college with a huge debt. Additionally, new graduates frequently increase that burden by purchasing a car, leasing an apartment and adding to their credit card debt. It’s no wonder that these young ...
Views: 882 - Should Students Take A Year Off After High School? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Should Students Take A Year Off After High School? by Bob Roth The “College & Career Success” Coach As High School students approach their senior year, an important question sometimes arises. Are they ready for college? Students will always be apprehensive about leaving home to ...
Views: 1817 - Savvy Graduates Think Like Their Employers - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Recent college grads who want to get off to a good start in their first professional job would do well to think like their employers. Every employer has a variety of needs and wants that employees are expected to fulfill. The best employees recognize those needs and do everything in their ...
Views: 935 - Parents Should Help High School Grads Develop An Initial Plan For College - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Have you and your new graduate developed a plan for the freshman year of college? Creating an effective plan of action for the start of college requires input from parents and students working together. Involved parents can begin to shape the future of their children by helping them develop an ...
Views: 933 - Four Goals For Summer Employment - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Most college students seek employment opportunities during the summer. They do this for two primary reasons: - To earn money for college - To gain experience in their field of study Because college is extremely expensive, finding work during the summer is a priority for students today. If ...
Views: 1174 - Parents Play A Critical Role In Preparing Their Children For College - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Too many High School parents think that their only role is to push their children to get good grades, so they will be accepted by a better college. However, in reality, parents of the most successful college students usually play a much broader role. Yes, grades are important. However, many ...
Views: 1549 - Some Colleges Are Better For You Than Others - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Just because you have been accepted by a great college, it doesn’t mean that the college is the right one for you. Although all colleges have a reputation, some better than others, they also have individual reputations in the various fields of study (majors) that they offer. Some of those ...
Views: 922 - College Students Should Develop An Attitude Of Success - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"The attitude you present tells others who you are, what you are and what to expect from you. When you are viewed as having a great attitude, many more people will naturally gravitate toward you and often will be willing to help you in some way. The most successful students, leaders and ...
Views: 11241 - Ordinary People Make The Difference - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Seemingly ordinary people, like most of you, have the potential to achieve extraordinary results. When ordinary students push though the barriers that have obscured their potential, a wondrous change occurs and nothing will be the same again. Since there are few true geniuses, it is up to the ...
Views: 2713 - Search For Your Summer Job Now - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Unless you already have a great summer job lined up, the time to start looking for one is now. This is especially true if you will be looking for a summer job in your field of interest or if you require one that pays well. To be more successful, get started early and follow these basic ...
Views: 858 - You Can’t Do It All In Your Senior Year - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"When I talk with students and their parents, I am frequently heard trying to make a critically important point. I try to convince people that the senior year job search actually begins in the freshman year. Many people are surprised when they hear this statement. And yet, I know that it is ...
Views: 940 - Three Questions Lead To Student Success - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Most students would like to be successful in college, career and life endeavors. However, not nearly enough good students approach those important goals in a manner that will pay off. The solution is to ask three questions that will show them what they need to know. Although the questions are ...
Views: 1057 - Search For Your Summer Job Now - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Unless you already have a great summer job lined up, the time to start looking for one is now. This is especially true if you will be looking for a summer job in your field of interest or if you require one that pays well. To be more successful, get started early and follow these basic ...
Views: 921 - You Can't Do It All In Your Senior Year - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"You Can’t Do It All In Your Senior Year by Bob Roth, The “College & Career Success” Coach When I talk with students and their parents, I am frequently heard trying to make a critically important point. I try to convince people that the senior year job search actually begins ...
Views: 566 - You Can Figure Out What Direction To Follow In College - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"For many college students, determining a direction and selecting a major can be a daunting task. Parents and friends usually offer their suggestions, talk about their experiences and voice their opinions. However, with so many options and uncertainties tugging at them, students may find that ...
Views: 1042 - To Find Success After College, Excel In Three Areas - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"The “College & Career Success” Coach Success, during and after college, is the goal of nearly every college freshman. They understand that good college performance can open doors to jobs and further schooling. However, few students are clear about what this actually means. So let’s clear it ...
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